Use Of English 2013 Jamb Examination

This question tests the correct order of adjectives and modifiers in English. When using a compound modifier like 'fast-moving', it should precede the noun it describes ('luxury buses'). The phrase 'fast moving' acts as a single descriptive unit for the buses. Options C and D place the modifiers after the noun in a way that is less natural for a simple descriptive phrase, and Option A breaks the logical flow of the compound modifier.

The sentence requires a possessive pronoun to mirror 'Yours'. Possessive pronouns like 'ours', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'its', and 'theirs' never take an apostrophe. 'Theirs' stands alone as a pronoun meaning 'that which belongs to them'. Options A and B are incorrect because of the apostrophes, and 'their' (Option C) is a possessive adjective that must be followed by a noun, making it grammatically incomplete in this context.

The term used for laws made by a local authority is 'bye-laws' or 'by-laws'. The prefix 'bye-' or 'by-' signifies something secondary or local. In most United Kingdom and Commonwealth English contexts, 'bye-laws' is the standard plural form. While Option A presents it as two words, it is the most accurate representation of the term among the choices provided, as the others involve incorrect pluralisation or unnecessary apostrophes.

This sentence expresses a contrast between two ideas: liking apples and not liking oranges. The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two statements that are in opposition or contrast to each other. 'So' would imply a cause-and-effect relationship, 'or' would imply a choice between the two, and 'do' is a verb that does not function as a conjunction here.

A 'march past' is a formal ceremony where groups of people (often soldiers or students) march in order past a designated point or a person of high rank. The word 'march' refers to the rhythmic walking in step, and 'past' indicates the direction relative to the observers. 'Match' refers to a competition or a stick for starting a fire, which is incorrect in this context.

In English grammar, the verb 'mind' (when used to mean 'object to') must be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb). Therefore, the correct structure is 'mind waiting'. Using a bare infinitive ('wait') or a to-infinitive ('to wait') is a common grammatical error. The question is asking if the person has an objection to the act of waiting.

When soil is completely soaked with water so that no more can be absorbed, it is said to be 'saturated'. The term 'satiated' is usually reserved for satisfying a physical hunger or desire. 'Melted up' is not a standard term for soil condition, and 'mopped up' implies cleaning or removing liquid, which is the opposite of what continuous rain would do to the ground.

The idiom 'out of hand' is used to describe something or someone that is no longer under control. If a boy is described by the police as being 'out of hand', it means his behaviour has become wild, unmanageable, or unruly. The other options are not standard English idioms that fit the structure 'being ___ hand' to describe a person's conduct.